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Do you know the difference between Freeze-drying and Spray-drying? And how those differences impact your choice of ingredient for a food formulation?

Freeze-drying is widely recognized in the industry as a method for preserving a wide range of formulations. It is a dehydration technology that consists of removing water through the sublimation process, that is, the direct transition from the solid phase to the gaseous phase, without passing through the liquid phase. The technique consists of freezing […]

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Verum Ingredients Receives New Funding from Fapesp’s PIPE Program to Boost R&D in Prebiotic Ingredients and Botanical Extracts

Verum Ingredients received a new grant from the Small Business Innovation Research Program (Programa PIPE) by Fapesp (Research Funding Agency of Sao Paulo) in Brazil. This prestigious, highly competitive grant will enable the increase of our R&D activities in the field of upcycled prebiotic ingredients and botanical extracts. The total financial support received from Fapesp

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From Functional to Prebiotic: A Dietary Journey

Functional foods is a term currently used to describe products that exhibit caloric survival characteristics and also improve organic functions or reduce the risk of diseases. Most often, the functional properties of an ingredient are related to the presence of bioactive compounds such as vitamins, terpenes, polyphenols like flavonoids, or dietary fibers that, once consumed,

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MicroRNAs in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: What do we Know and What can we Expect?

New editorial from our research group. Over the last decade, several preclinical and clinical studies correlating Inflammatory Bowel Disease and microRNAs have contributed to a better understanding of this disease and helped in the search for new diagnostic markers and/or more accurate therapeutic targets. What do we know, and what can we expect?   Introduction

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How bioprospecting drives the creation of functional foods

Bioprospecting is a valuable tool to drive the development of functional foods capable of offering specific health benefits. Nutrition is recognized as one of the fundamental pillars for maintaining health. The quality of the foods we consume plays a crucial role in preventing chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and even cancer. A

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Ultra-Processed Foods and the Growing Incidence of Noncommunicable Diseases

Ultra-processed foods, a classification proposed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, refers to several types of food defined as industrial food formulations based on oils, fats and carbohydrates and laboratory synthesized ingredients, such as ready-to-eat and frozen meals, soft drinks, cookies, snacks, and instant noodles. The increased consumption of these products

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Organic foods an their benefits to health and environment

Organic foods an their benefits to health and environment

Organic foods are increasingly popular in the food industry. Acknowledged not only for their superior nutritional quality, but also for their positive social and environmental impacts. Organic food products are grown, produced, and processed according to the principles of organic agriculture, which prioritizes natural and sustainable cultivation methods. These foods are cultivated without the use

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The potential of organic coffee products

After all, do you know what superfoods are?

Superfood is the name for the category of food ingredients that are exceptionally rich in nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other bioactive compounds. Consequently, they have outstanding nutritional profiles and are known to offer valuable health benefits. Common examples of superfoods include camu-camu, guayusa, açaí, and maca, among others. Importantly, the reputation of

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The importance of traceability of raw materials in preserving brazilian biodiversity

The importance of traceability of raw materials in preserving brazilian biodiversity

Within the vast biomes that make up the Brazilian landscape lies an immense wealth of biodiversity. This unique diversity is the result of millions of years of evolution and interaction between ecosystems and indigenous species. However, this biodiversity is often under threat due to the rampant exploitation of natural resources, with no consideration for sustainability

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Exploring the Vibrant Secrets of South American Yerba Mate

Exploring the Vibrant Secrets of South American Yerba Mate

We are proud to have in our portfolio one of South America’s caffeinated botanical treasures: Yerba Mate. Sourced rigorously from sustainable and traceable supply chains in Brazil, and USDA NOP certified, Yerba Mate, also known as Mate (Ilex paraguariensis), is an intrinsic part of the cultural identity of South American countries such as Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. It is the most significant species from the family of holly trees, notable for its caffeine content.

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Guarana Extract and its benefits

Guarana Extract and its benefits

Guarana is a fruit native to the Amazon region and has been part of indigenous culture and traditional medicine for centuries. Guarana seeds are widely consumed in Brazil because of their flavor and health benefits. One of the most effective ways to harness these benefits is through the Guarana Extract, a product that has gained increased attention from dietary supplement and pharmaceutical industries, due to its stimulating and antioxidant properties.

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